FileList+ is an enhanced version of FileList version 1.4.
The User's Manual that should be accompanying FileList+ is in Microsoft Word 4 format and has been uploaded separately. Send me a message if you can't read this format (see below for means of communication). If you are going to give this program away, MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE THE USER'S MANUAL WITH IT!
FileList+ has Balloon Help for use in System 7.
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First, the legalese stuff!
I reserve all rights to the portions of the program that were written by myself.
You may NOT sell FileList+, or include FileList+ with anything else you sell without my permission. You may GIVE FileList+ away, but only in the same condition I distribute it, with all documentation files including the User’s Manual. Don’t change, modify or edit anything, except on copies you do not distribute. There is NO expiration date or other limitation built into this version. Bulletin Board Systems, including commercial BBS’ such as CompuServe, and Non-Profit user's groups, such as BCS and BMUG, may distribute FileList+. Shareware distributing companies may NOT distribute FileList+ without my written permission.
FileList+ does not come with any warranty at all. No liability is assumed for any use that is made of this program. Nevertheless, even if liability is found to exist, it shall not exceed the sum paid to the author.
Apple®, the Apple logo, Appletalk®, ImageWriter®, LaserWriter® and Macintosh® are registered trademarks, and MultiFinder™ is a trademark, of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. StuffIt™ is a trademark of Raymond Lau and Aladdin Systems, Inc.
FileList+ is GRACEWARE. If you use FileList+, like it, and want to encourage more of the same, then send me some fraction of what it's worth to you, or whatever you can afford (whichever is less). If you don't like it or just don't want to pay for it, I'm not going to try to give you a guilt trip - PLEASE use it with a clear conscience! Maybe someday you'll find it to be more valuable than it is to you today, or maybe you'll inherit a million! I wrote the program to save myself and others time and money and if you should find it useful enough to be worth paying for, great! I will continue to issue the latest version through bulletin board systems (America Online and CompuServe). If you want me to send you the latest version of FileList+, send me an 800K or 400K floppy with an stamped mailer and I will be glad to send it to you. Please let me know if you want the last release or want to wait for the next one (if one is coming). If you donate $5 or more, I'll spring for the floppy, mailer, and postage and send you the latest, providing you request it.
The only minimum payment I request is your comments, even if you don't encounter any problems! I'd appreciate any comments, ideas, questions, or bug reports you have on FileList+. Let me know HOW you are using the program and what version you have. If you're reporting bugs, I'll need to know your basic configuration, software (FileList+ version, System version, INITs with versions, etc.) and hardware (Mac model, disk types etc.). Here are the suggested means to reach me:
• leave a message for me on one of the following Bulletin Board Systems:
• BillPatt on America Online (preferred)
• CompuServe : 70761,3407 Internet : 70761,3407@compuserve.com
• Bill Patterson on MacShack BBS (214-644-4781) of Dallas
• Bill Patterson on MacCircles BBS (415-484-3281)
• or, send Mail to: Bill Patterson
805 Division St.
Greenville, TX 75401
IF you wish me to reply by mail, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. If you need me to send you some files, include an 800K or 400K formatted floppy with mailer and postage.
Here's a list of some of the features of FileList+:
• Fast and easy-to-use offline search, sort and database functions built in
• Separate lists of files and volumes
• Four scanning options: scanning of up to 16 individually selected volumes at a time, all online volumes (up to 40!), or automatic scan of each volume as it is mounted
• Scanned data includes all Finder information and Version information
• Contents of Stuffit™ and Compactor archives read and treated like folders
• All data is memory resident, making manipulation of data extremely quick
• Display of data fields in each list are user configurable, including sequence
• Data fields are automatically resized to accommodate largest value, minimize wasted screen space
• Sort by any field with a single click, in ascending or descending order
• Powerful dual-field sorts for most file data fields
• Statistics may be displayed at the top in each list, including sizes of selected items, length of list
• File may be delete from within FileList+, useful for removing duplicate or obsolete files
• Volumes without unique names in current list may be renamed when scanned
• Flexible duplicate file search function, automatic or full manual selection of match criteria, indication of version relationships (older/newer or same)
• File Filter for scan, compare, delete, selection, and print functions, including filter by file Type, Creator, size, and dates. For example, one File Filter option selects all executable type files.
• Database Management functions include functions to perform boolean selection functions, delete, sort, and relate records
• Data export options include Text File output, Clipboard, and flexible printing options
• Flexible Text Export options to output field text as it is displayed or using a fixed format, with spaces or a tab character between fields, can output a “clickable” database for any database, spreadsheet or word processing application
• Balloon Help (System 7 only)
• Powerful user interface with many shortcuts, automatic functions, and progress indicators
• Extensive, explicit error messages
• Reads and writes (optionally) files compatible with original FileList
• File lists may be merged together, Automatic merge when multiple files opened together
• Many user configurable options
• Multiple configurations may saved for performing different types of operations
